Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is a vaccine that prepares your child’s immune system to fight against the hepatitis B virus. This virus causes a serious liver disease called hepatitis. Immunity against hepatitis B also helps in the prevention of hepatocellular carcinoma in children.
Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is used to prevent some infectious diseases
Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is used to prevent some infectious diseases
Uses of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric in children
Benefits of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric for your child
In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection
Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. The main benefit of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is the prevention of this disease. When Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is given to children, their body stimulates the immune system. As a result, the immune system starts producing antibodies against this virus. These antibodies help provide protection against infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric protects your child from developing liver disease and cancer from hepatitis B.
Side effects of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric in children
Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Hepatitis B
- Irritation
- Loss of appetite
- Skin rash
- Body ache
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Respiratory disorder
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Decreased appetite
- Inflammation of the nose
How can I give Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric to my child?
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Hepatitis B Injection works
Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric contains an inactive part of a virus. This virus cannot multiply in the body but can help initiate the body's immune response to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against hepatitis infections. In short, the vaccine generates an immune response without making your child sick.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is recommended.
An extra booster dose may be required in cases of kidney disease as Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is less effective in such cases. Consult your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated.
An extra booster dose may be required in cases of kidney disease as Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) is less effective in such cases. Consult your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated.
However, consult your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated.
What if I forget to give Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric to my child?
Do not panic. If you miss a schedule of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric, consult your child’s doctor and get your child vaccinated as soon as possible.
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Quick tips
- Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric is usually given as a series of three injections over 6 months. Neonates born to hepatitis B positive mothers might require a fourth dose.
- A warm, damp cloth or a heating pad on the injection site may help reduce soreness.
- Always consult your child’s doctor if your child is suffering from any kind of illness before getting your child vaccinated.
- Booster doses are generally not recommended. However, booster shots may be given to people with compromised immunity. These shots help achieve the threshold antibody levels.
- Hepatitis B is diagnosed with blood tests. For chronic cases, radiological testing, as well as a liver biopsy may be needed.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Action Class
Subunit (Purified antigen)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric
Once A Month
71%
Once A Day
29%
What are you using Hepatitis B Injection for?
Chronic hepat*
100%
*Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric?
Nausea
50%
Abdominal pai*
50%
*Abdominal pain
FAQs
Q. Why should I vaccinate my child with Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric?
Hepatitis B attacks the liver and may lead to life-threatening complications which are difficult to treat in children. Newborns should be given their first hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of their birth. It is best to rely on vaccinations to help prevent such infections as Prevention is better than cure.
Q. If there is an interruption between doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric, does the vaccine series need to be restarted?
No. The series does not need to be restarted. In case the vaccine series was interrupted after the first dose, the second dose should be administered as soon as possible. The second and third doses should be separated by an interval of at least 8 weeks. If just the third dose got delayed, it should be administered as soon as possible. Consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion.
Q. Is there any booster dose required after the 3-dose primary series of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric in children?
Yes, booster doses might be required. It is advised to check for antibody titer level in blood at timely spaced intervals. If the titer level is below the threshold value, a booster dose may be given to raise the levels above the threshold. It is frequently done in children who have kidney disease.
Q. My baby was born prematurely. Is Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric the safe choice
No. If your child was born prematurely, consult with your child’s doctor before getting your child vaccinated. Reports reveal that premature babies may experience trouble breathing after getting the vaccine.
Q. Can Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric protect against any other type of hepatitis, apart from hepatitis B?
Yes. Hepatitis-D is an infection that can occur only in the presence of the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric protects against hepatitis B which automatically gives immunity against hepatitis D.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated with other vaccines along with the shots of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric?
Yes. Co-administration of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric does not interfere with the immune response to any other vaccine and vice versa.
Q. When should I call my child’s doctor right away?
Call your doctor on an immediate basis if your child exhibits severe allergic reactions, numbness or tingling in the body, dizziness, trouble controlling body movements, high fever, or change in vision after getting a shot of Hepatitis B Vaccine Pediatric.
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